Culturally Responsive Transition to Empower CELD Students in Self-Determination and SEL Skills Using Equity-Based Approaches

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session 15
  In Roundtable Session: Transition and Postsecondary Access for All

Abstract

At-promise youth from historically marginalized culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse (CELD) backgrounds benefit from culturally responsive/sustaining transition practices. Yet, many educators lack the training and resources necessary to effectively support learners' transition into adulthood. The Culturally Responsive Student Transition Portfolio (CRSTP) was designed to assist educators, students, and families in preparing postsecondary life using practices that honor student and families’ unique experiences and values. Twenty educators completed a survey, workshop, implemented the CRSTP, and reflected on the process. Results indicated educators found the CRSTP was beneficial in learning effective transition practices, collaborating with students and families, and helping students develop culturally responsive self-determination and social emotional learning skills through an anti-racist/anti-ableist lens.

Authors

• Rebekka J. Jez, University of San Diego

• Karla Rosette Sanchez, University of San Diego